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S972 BAF

1998 Ford Maverick

Red Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

112,432 mi
Last recorded112,432 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2017
Typical for 1998 Ford Maverick106,884 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS972 BAF
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2017 112,432 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 112,428 miles

Fuel pipe excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 107,396 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 107,396 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 103,479 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 100,044 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 100,044 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 95,180 miles

o/s/f bumper support bracket corroided & holed

o/s/f lower bull bar wild broken

Fail 26 Mar 2013 95,180 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

o/s/f bumper support bracket corroided & holed

o/s/f lower bull bar wild broken

Pass 12 Jun 2012 93,270 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 86,145 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 78,565 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 72,111 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 63,551 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 54,029 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 45,572 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2005 43,639 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Maverick?

Based on 186,884 MOT tests across 19,007 vehicles.

65.9%
Pass Rate
5,678
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
19,007
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 15,070
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 11,752
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 10,520
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,115
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 6,803
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S972 BAF is a 1998 Ford Maverick in Red with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1998 Ford Maverick models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 106,884 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Maverick fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 15,070 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S972 BAF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Maverick typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 28 years old, this Ford Maverick is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S972 BAF registered?

S972 BAF is a 1998 Ford Maverick, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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The MOT history for S972 BAF shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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